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  1. Lignin-derived carbon quantum dot hybrid systems for integrated heavy metal sensing and removal

    Article • Hybrid Advances, September 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  2. Comparative assessment of artificial neural network and response surface methodology for modeling and optimizing phosphate adsorption onto rice straw biochar

    Article • Journal of Environmental Management, August 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  3. Retraction notice to “Biochar modulating soil biological health: A review” [Sci. Total Environ. 914 (2024) 169585]

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, August 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  4. Biochar Modulates the Dynamics of Legacy Nutrients in Enhancing Soil Health and Crop Productivity

    Article • Land, May 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr Manish Kumar

  5. The role of green chemistry in the transformation of agro-industrial wastes for health and environment: a review

    Article • Biogeochemistry, May 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  6. Sources, distribution, stability and management of deep soil carbon in agricultural systems

    Article • Carbon Research, May 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  7. Biochar as a protagonist in sustainable city: Bridging green technologies and the circular economy

    Article • Cities, May 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  8. The impact of climate-induced extreme weather events on soil constraints and ecosystem functioning

    Article • Journal of Soils and Sediments, April 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  9. Sustainable bioenergy from microalgal lipid remodeling: An AI and genetic engineering approach for the circular economy

    Article • Energy Strategy Reviews, March 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  10. Coexistence of Microplastics and Heavy Metals in Wastewater Treatment Plants of Delhi, India: Occurrence, Transport, Potential Interactions, and Associated Environmental Implications

    Article • ACS ES&T Water, January 2026, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Manish Kumar

  11. Leveraging machine learning for microplastic detection, global distribution analysis, and management

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, January 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  12. Reconciling soil health benefits with the carbon sequestration potential of organic carbonaceous amendments

    Article • January 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar, Noel Ndlovu

  13. Biochar and anionic polyacrylamide modulated soil hydraulic functions catalyze water saving, root development and yield of basmati rice

    Article • Frontiers in Plant Science, December 2025, Frontiers

    Dr Manish Kumar

  14. The microbial strategies for the management of chemical pesticides: A comprehensive review

    Article • Current Research in Microbial Sciences, November 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  15. Nitrogen-fortified nanobiochar impacts soil properties, root growth and basmati rice yield

    Article • Biochar, September 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  16. Sources, distribution and migration of micro-nano-plastics from terrestrial to aquatic environments and its environmental and health impacts: a systematic review

    Article • Journal of Soils and Sediments, May 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  17. Microalgae as an emerging alternative raw material of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid – a review

    Article • Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, April 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Manish Kumar

  18. Remediation of emerging inorganic contaminants in soils and water using pristine and engineered biochar: a review

    Article • Biochar, February 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  19. An exploration of RSM, ANN, and ANFIS models for methylene blue dye adsorption using Oryza sativa straw biomass: a comparative approach

    Article • Scientific Reports, January 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  20. Poultry litter extract as solid waste supplement for enhanced microalgal biomass production and wastewater treatment

    Article • Environmental Science and Pollution Research, January 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  21. Optimizing soil properties, water use efficiency, and crop yield through biochar and organic manure integration in organic soil

    Article • Journal of Environmental Management, January 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  22. Microplastics pollution modulating soil biological health – A review

    Article • Soil Use and Management, January 2025, Wiley

    Dr Manish Kumar

  23. Integrated organic and mineral fertilizer strategies for achieving sustainable maize yield and soil quality in dry sub-humid inceptisols

    Article • Scientific Reports, November 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  24. From orchard to table: Significance of fruit microbiota in postharvest diseases management of citrus fruits

    Article • Food Control, November 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  25. Research hotspot and trend analysis of heavy metals decontamination of wastewater in past two decades: A bibliometric analysis

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, November 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  26. Methods of Biochar Production, Its Modifications, and Characterization

    Article • October 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Manish Kumar

  27. Removal of Emerging Contaminants and Micropollutants from the Aquatic Environment Using Biochar

    Article • October 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Manish Kumar

  28. Integrating Biochar in Anaerobic Digestion: Insights into Diverse Feedstocks and Algal Biochar

    Article • Environmental Technology & Innovation, September 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar, Assistant Professor Ashok Pandey

  29. Zeolites in Wastewater Treatment: A Comprehensive Review on Scientometric Analysis, Adsorption Mechanisms, and Future Prospects

    Article • Environmental Research, August 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  30. Machine learning (ML): An emerging tool to access the production and application of biochar in the treatment of water and wastewater

    Article • Groundwater for Sustainable Development, June 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  31. Almond shell-derived biochar decreased toxic metals bioavailability and uptake by tomato and enhanced the antioxidant system and microbial community

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, April 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  32. Exploiting fly ash as an ecofriendly pesticide/nematicide on Abesmoschus esculuntus: Insights into soil amendment-induced antioxidant fight against nematode mediated ROS

    Article • Chemosphere, April 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  33. Upcycling of plastic waste to value-added products.

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, February 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  34. Conversion of locally available materials to biochar and activated carbon for drinking water treatment

    Article • Chemosphere, February 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  35. Cyanobacterial based bioremediation of xenobiotics compounds

    Article • January 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  36. Ruminal content biochar supplementation for enhanced biomethanation of rice straw: Focusing on biochar characterization and dose optimization

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, December 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  37. Various additive release from microplastics and their toxicity in aquatic environments

    Article • Environmental Pollution, December 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  38. Biochar modulating soil biological health: A review

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, December 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  39. Bamboos as a cultivated medicinal grass for industries: A systematic review

    Article • Industrial Crops and Products, November 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  40. Bamboo as a sustainable crop for land restoration in India: challenges and opportunities

    Article • Environment Development and Sustainability, September 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  41. Evaluation of ecological potency in bamboo species for phytoremediation and eco-rejuvenation of fly ash-degraded land: a two-year field study

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, September 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  42. Plastic Waste to Chemicals and Fuels.

    Article • Applied Energy, September 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  43. A novel combinatorial approach for cleaner production of biodegradable sheets from the combination of paddy straw and pine needle waste

    Article • Journal of Cleaner Production, August 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  44. Carbonaceous materials for Environmental management/Wastewater treatment.

    Article • Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, May 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  45. Contemporary Drift in Emerging Micro(nano)plastics Removal and Upcycling Technologies from Municipal Wastewater Sludge: Strategic Innovations and Prospects

    Article • Current Pollution Reports, May 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  46. Soil Crust

    Article • April 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Manish Kumar

  47. Commercial Clustering of Indian Bamboo Species Using Machine Learning Techniques

    Article • April 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Manish Kumar

  48. Review on distribution, fate, and management of potentially toxic elements in incinerated medical wastes

    Article • Environmental Pollution, March 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  49. Congo red dye adsorption onto cationic amino-modified walnut shell: Characterization, RSM optimization, isotherms, kinetics, and mechanism studies

    Article • Groundwater for Sustainable Development, March 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  50. A thermo-chemical and biotechnological approaches for bamboo waste recycling and conversion to value added product: Towards a zero-waste biorefinery and circular bioeconomy

    Article • Fuel, February 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar, Prof. Mohammad Taherzadeh

  51. Pesticide pollution in freshwater: Occurrence, distribution, impact, and remediation

    Article • January 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  52. Current research trends on emerging contaminants pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs): A comprehensive review

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, November 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  53. Waste to catalyst: Role of agricultural waste in water and wastewater treatment

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, October 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  54. Omics Reflection on the Bacterial Escape from the Toxic Trap of Metal(loid)s

    Article • September 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Manish Kumar

  55. Biochar application for greenhouse gas mitigation, contaminants immobilization and soil fertility enhancement: A state-of-the-art review

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, September 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  56. Distribution, transformation and remediation of poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater sources

    Article • Process Safety and Environmental Protection, June 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  57. A comprehensive review on recent advancements in biodegradation and sustainable management of biopolymers

    Article • Environmental Pollution, June 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  58. Role of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in boosting the phytoremediation of stressed soils: Opportunities, challenges, and prospects

    Article • Chemosphere, May 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  59. Mobilization of contaminants: Potential for soil remediation and unintended consequences

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, May 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  60. Biofilm formation and its implications on the properties and fate of microplastics in aquatic environments: A review

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, April 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  61. Multifunctional applications of bamboo crop beyond environmental management: an Indian prospective

    Article • Bioengineered, March 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Manish Kumar

  62. Modified biochar as a green adsorbent for removal of hexavalent chromium from various environmental matrices: Mechanisms, methods, and prospects

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, March 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  63. Multi-criteria research lines on livestock manure biorefinery development towards a circular economy: From the perspective of a life cycle assessment and business models strategies

    Article • Journal of Cleaner Production, February 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar, Prof. Mohammad Taherzadeh

  64. The polymers and their additives in particulate plastics: What makes them hazardous to the fauna?

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, February 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  65. Challenges and opportunities in bioremediation of micro-nano plastics: A review

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  66. Antimony contamination and its risk management in complex environmental settings: A review

    Article • Environment International, January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  67. Biotechnological potential of rumen microbiota for sustainable bioconversion of lignocellulosic waste to biofuels and value-added products

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  68. Recovery, regeneration and sustainable management of spent adsorbents from wastewater treatment streams: A review

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  69. Environmental DNA insights in search of novel genes/taxa for production of biofuels and biomaterials

    Article • January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  70. Phytocapping technology for sustainable management of contaminated sites: case studies, challenges, and future prospects

    Article • January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  71. Phytoremediation of persistent organic pollutants: Concept challenges and perspectives

    Article • January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  72. Algal-Based Biofuel Production: Opportunities, Challenges, and Prospects

    Article • January 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  73. Physical Treatment for Biochar Modification: Opportunities, Limitations and Advantages

    Article • January 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  74. Integrated Environmental Technologies for Wastewater Treatment and Sustainable Development

    Article • January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  75. Plant microbial fuel cell: Opportunities, challenges, and prospects

    Article • Bioresource Technology, December 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  76. Challenges and opportunities in sustainable management of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment

    Article • Environmental Research, October 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  77. Role of microbial diversity to influence the growth and environmental remediation capacity of bamboo: A review

    Article • Industrial Crops and Products, September 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  78. A critical review on biochar for enhancing biogas production from anaerobic digestion of food waste and sludge

    Article • Journal of Cleaner Production, July 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  79. Remediation of soils and sediments polluted with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: To immobilize, mobilize, or degrade?

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, July 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  80. Multidimensional approaches of biogas production and up-gradation: Opportunities and Challenges

    Article • Bioresource Technology, July 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  81. Traditional System Versus DNA Barcoding in Identification of Bamboo Species: A Systematic Review

    Article • Molecular Biotechnology, May 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  82. Multifunctional applications of biochar beyond carbon storage

    Article • International Materials Reviews, May 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Manish Kumar

  83. Microplastics as an emerging source of particulate air pollution: A critical review

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, May 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  84. Are microplastics destabilizing the global network of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem services?

    Article • Environmental Research, April 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  85. Opportunities and challenges of utilizing energy crops in phytoremediation of environmental pollutants: A review

    Article • January 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  86. Phytocapping: an eco-sustainable green technology for environmental pollution control

    Article • January 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  87. Lignin valorization by bacterial genus Pseudomonas: State-of-the-art review and prospects

    Article • Bioresource Technology, January 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  88. Current research trends on micro- and nano-plastics as an emerging threat to global environment: A review

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, December 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar, Prof. Mohammad Taherzadeh

  89. Microplastics as pollutants in agricultural soils

    Article • Environmental Pollution, October 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  90. Biochar: Critical Review on Biochar‐Supported Catalysts for Pollutant Degradation and Sustainable Biorefinery (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 10/2020)

    Article • Advanced Sustainable Systems, October 2020, Wiley

    Dr Manish Kumar

  91. Fabrication of Biochar

    Article • Bioresource Technology, June 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  92. Biovalorization of algal biomass

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, May 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  93. Production of Biactive material by Sol-Gel process

    Article • Environmental Technology & Innovation, May 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  94. Bacterial polyhydroxyalkanoates: Opportunities, challenges, and prospects

    Article • Journal of Cleaner Production, April 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  95. Application of Biochar in Advance Oxidation Processes and Biorefinery

    Article • Advanced Sustainable Systems, March 2020, Wiley

    Dr Manish Kumar

  96. Removal of pollutants from waste water stream by microalgae.

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, March 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  97. Bacterial Fatty Acid and Bio-diesel

    Article • January 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  98. Biotechnology for soil decontamination: opportunity, challenges, and prospects for pesticide biodegradation

    Article • January 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  99. Sustainable utilization of carbon dioxide: a greener approach for environmental management

    Article • January 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  100. Carbon dioxide sequestration and simultaneous production of EPS and its application in dyes removal.

    Article • Scientific Reports, March 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  101. Biodiesel production along waste management

    Article • Bioresource Technology Reports, December 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  102. Genomics and proteomics investigation of lignin degrading bacteria

    Article • Biotechnology for Biofuels, June 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Manish Kumar

  103. Utilization of glycerol for production of Bioplastic

    Article • Bioresource Technology Reports, June 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  104. Recovery of Bioplastic from municipal sludge

    Article • Bioresource Technology, May 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  105. Sequestration and utilisation of carbon dioxide by chemical and biological methods.

    Article • Bioresource Technology, May 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  106. Carbon dioxide sequestration for production of Biomaterials by bacteria

    Article • Bioresource Technology, January 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  107. carbon dioxide concentrating chemolithotrophic bacterium for production of biodiesl

    Article • Bioresource Technology, November 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  108. Optimization of Process Parameters for the Production of Biodiesel from Carbon dioxide Sequestering Bacteriu

    Article • Journal of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, January 2017, International Society for Energy and Environmental Sustainability

    Dr Manish Kumar

  109. Genome Sequence of Lignin-Degrading Betaproteobacterium

    Article • Genome Announcements, November 2016, ASM Journals

    Dr Manish Kumar

  110. Genomic Analysis of carbon dioxide sequestring bacteria

    Article • Genome Announcements, October 2016, ASM Journals

    Dr Manish Kumar

  111. Biodiesel production from municipal secondary sludge

    Article • Bioresource Technology, September 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar

  112. Carbon dioxide sequestration by bacteria for production of Bioplastic

    Article • Bioresource Technology, August 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Manish Kumar